Keller Fire Rescue will exceed expectations through a steadfast commitment to our community.

Firefighter Compensation 

Keller FD Step Plan

Hiring Incentives

Applicants who hold both Paramedic and Firefighter certifications are eligible for:

• $5,000 sign-on incentive 
• $2,500 relocation stipend for living further than 150 miles from Keller Town Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Pkwy., Keller, Texas 76248

Applicants who hold a Paramedic certification are eligible for:

• $2,500 sign-on incentive 

Lateral Entry

In addition to the hiring incentives listed above, experienced candidates who currently hold a Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) Paramedic certification and Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Firefighter certification are eligible for lateral entry and placement on the City of Keller’s Fire Department Step Plan up to Step 9.  Placement on the Step Plan will be based on years of experience as a certified Firefighter/Paramedic at a paid Fire Department.  

Our Shift Schedule

48 hours on, 96 hours off

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Texas Paramedic certification AND Texas Firefighter certification; OR Texas Paramedic certification

 Hiring Process

• When an opening is announced, candidates must complete an employment application via the main Employment page to be considered. 
• Upon successfully passing both the written and physical examinations, candidates will be required to submit a completed and notarized Personal History Statement, along with any requested/required documentation
• Candidates will be subject to a comprehensive background investigation
• Candidates will participate in an Interview Board comprised of other members of the Keller Fire Department
• Candidates will interview with the Keller Fire Chief
• Following a conditional job offer, candidates must also successfully pass a Polygraph Examination, Psychological Evaluation, Medical Examination, and Drug Screen

 Written and Physical Examination Components

• General aptitude written examination for entry-level firefighters consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions. Applicants must obtain a passing score of 70% or higher.
• Physical Agility Test will include the following:

• Charged Hose Drag
• Tool Carry
• Ventilation Simulator
• Victim Drag
• Ladder Raise

View the Physical Agility Test Video for more information on testing requirements

More Information

For information on Keller Fire-Rescue and its recruiting efforts, please contact the Keller Fire Department at 817-743-4400 or Human Resources & Risk Management at 817-743-4040. 

Resources and Links

Texas Commission on Fire Protection - for information on firefighter certification

Texas Department of State Health Services - for information on Paramedic certification

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